CHEBI:195280 - artemether

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ChEBI Name

artemether

ChEBI ID

CHEBI:195280

Definition

An artemisinin derivative that is artemisinin in which the lactone has been converted to the corresponding lactol methyl ether. It is used in combination with lumefantrine as an antimalarial for the treatment of multi-drug resistant strains of falciparum malaria.